Dr. Beach's top 10 beaches of 2015

For 25 years running, coastal expert Stephen P. Leatherman -- aka Dr. Beach -- has put forth his top 10 Beach List. Here he ranks the best beaches of 2015 based on factors that include cleanliness, safety and amenities.

1. Waimanalo Bay Beach Park, Oahu, Hawaii

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Waimanalo Bay Beach Park in Oahu, Hawaii, ranks first on the 2015 list of top 10 beaches.

2. Barefoot Beach, Bonita Springs, Florida

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Barefoot Beach in Bonita Springs, Florida, ranks second on the 2015 list of top 10 beaches.

3. St. George Island State Park, Florida

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St. George Island State Park near Apalachicola, Florida, ranked third on the list of top 10 beaches.

4. Hamoa Beach, Maui, Hawaii

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Hamoa Beach in Maui, Hawaii, ranks fourth on the 2015 list of top 10 beaches.

Cape Hatteras, Outer Banks, North Carolina

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Cape Hatteras, Outer Banks in North Carolina ranks fifth on the 2015 list of top 10 beaches.

6. Cape Florida State Park, Key Biscayne, Florida

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Cape Florida State Park in Key Biscayne, Florida, ranks sixth on the 2015 list of top 10 beaches.